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Turquoise Vs Forsterite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Southern and central Africa   
Afghanistan, Australia, India, blue, green, blue, green   

Color
Colorless, Green, Yellow, White, Colorless, Green, Yellow, White   
Green, Blue, gray   

Streak
White   
White   

For which Rashi?
Not Available   
Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius, Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius, Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius   

Planet
Not Available   
Venus, Neptune   

Element of Planets
Not Available   
Earth   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Not Available   
Receptive   

Deities
Not Available   
Buddha   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Not Available   
Protection, Courage, Love   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.23-3.26   
2.30-2.90   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}   
Good to perfect_usually N/A   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Waxy   

Pleochroism
colorless.   
Weak   

Dispersion
Not Available   
None   

Transparency
Transparent   
Translucent, Opaque   

Refractive Index
1.635-1.671   
1.610-1.650   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Triclinic   

Birefringence
0.033-0.042   
0.040   

Clarity
Transparent   
Translucent   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
Not Available   
Not Available   

Cardiovascular
Not Available   
Not Available   

Respiratory
Not Available   
Not Available   

Reproductive
Not Available   
Not Available   

Digestive
Not Available   
Not Available   

Psychology
Not Available   
Not Available   

Healing
Not Available   
Not Available   

Qualities Associated
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Forsterite Vs Turquoise Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Forsterite Vs Turquoise specifications, it helps you to decide which gemstone suits your zodiac sign. Besides, the extent to which a gemstone benefits you can be understood after comparing Forsterite and Turquoise Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Forsterite and Turquoise, before you finalize to buy one.

Forsterite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Turquoise, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Neptune and Venus planet. Turquoise, which is classic Green, Blue, gray colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.

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